International Men's Day Wishes

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International Men's Day is celebrated every year on 19 November. It was revived in 1999 in Trinidad and Tobago on the initiative of lecturer Jerome Teelucksingh and has since spread to many countries. The day focuses on men's health, positive role models, fatherhood and mutual support. Below are short International Men's Day wishes, messages for a husband or boyfriend, a father, colleagues and friends, poems and gift ideas. Wishes for other holidays of the year are in our holiday wishes calendar.

More for men: Father's Day wishes, birthday wishes for a husband, flowers for men.

Short International Men's Day wishes

• Happy International Men's Day! Strength, health and confidence in every step.
• Happy holiday to all real men! Thank you for your support and a shoulder to lean on.
• Happy 19 November! May you always be surrounded by people who value you.
• Happy holiday! Take care of yourself; your loved ones need you.

For a husband or boyfriend

• My love, happy International Men's Day! Thank you for making me feel safe. You are my hero.
• My husband, may every day bring you joy, and may taking care of yourself become a habit. I love you!

For dad

• Dad, happy Men's Day! You taught me to be strong and honest. Thank you for your example, and look after your health.
• To the best dad: good health, energy and pride in your children.

For colleagues and friends

• Dear male colleagues, happy International Men's Day! Thank you for your reliability, humour and willingness to help.
• Happy holiday, my friend! May you have loyal friends around and time for hobbies and rest at the weekend.

For defenders

• Special thanks to the men defending Ukraine today. Come home alive; you are awaited.
• May strength and courage never leave you, and may peace come soon.

What to write on a holiday card

• Happy holiday! May your home always be filled with warmth, peace and joy.
• Best wishes! Bright thoughts, good health and people around you worth celebrating with.
• May this day bring calm and every day after it a reason to smile.
• With warmth and best wishes to you and your family on this holiday!

A small bouquet goes well with a card: flowers turn even a few lines into a special gift.

Greeting loved ones from afar

• A video call — agree on a good time so the whole family can talk without rushing.
• A voice message — a real voice feels warmer than text, especially for grandparents.
• Flower delivery — a bouquet with a card delivered on the holiday morning makes a lovely surprise.
• A family video — collect short wishes from all your relatives and send them as one clip.

International Men's Day poems

To men of strength and steady hand,
To fathers, brothers, friends so true:
May life go always as you planned
And joy come shining back to you!

May health be strong as solid stone,
Your heart stay warm, your spirit free;
May you not ever feel alone
And live as happy as can be!

What to give a man on 19 November

In the spirit of the day, choose gifts related to health and rest: a fitness tracker, a massage or gym voucher, good coffee, a book. Men receive flowers too: pick a restrained bouquet of red roses or an arrangement in deep tones.

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See flowers for men and red roses.

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FAQ

When is International Men's Day?

Every year on 19 November.

Where did the holiday come from?

It was revived in 1999 in Trinidad and Tobago and is now marked in many countries.

Can you give men flowers?

Yes. Restrained bouquets work best: red or burgundy roses, arrangements in deep tones.

Author: Maria Svitlovir

Graduated from Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Institute of Biology and Medicine (2001). BSc in Biology, MSc in Horticulture. Writes about plants, works at a garden centre selecting and repotting plants, and contributes to plant reference guides.

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